Andhra Pradesh: TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu Unveils Vision-2047 Document
Naidu felt that India is expected to be the third largest country in the world in economic growth while in other sectors the nation will be growing to the number two level by 2047.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday unveiled an International Integrated Community Country Vision 2047 in Vizag to mark the 77th Independence Day. In his Vision-2047document, the TDP chief envisaged five strategies that should be adopted by the country to become a global leader. The former chief minister believes that if these five strategies are adopted, India can lead the world, and the Telugus will play a major role in global development. Naidu feels that India is expected to become the third-largest country in the world in terms of economic growth, and in other sectors, the nation will rise to the second position by 2047.
"Experts say it is the Decade of India, but we need to transform it into the Century of India," said Naidu, who, as the Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh, had released the Vision-2020 document.
The first strategy for Vision-2047 is energy, which he considers a game-changer. He recalled that when power sector reforms were implemented in the late 90s, Andhra Pradesh was a leader. The cost of solar power dropped from Rs 8 per unit to Rs 2 due to the adoption of the solar wind and pumped energy generation system by the state.
"Even now, we will strive to reduce power charges by 30 percent by establishing hydrogen and ammonia hubs, along with research centers in various parts of the state," explained the TDP supremo.
The second strategy is on achieving water security in India. Predicting a higher demand for water due to rapid population growth, urbanization, and industrialization, Naidu stated that this challenge can be easily overcome through the inter-linking of rivers, for which Andhra Pradesh serves as a model state.
The third strategy, Naidu said, would be optimum utilisation of digital technology, which would play a major role in the progress of the nation. Observing that the country benefits from digital public goods provided by the government, such as Aadhar, bank accounts, UPI, health-vaccine records, mobile phones, and e-rupee, the TDP leader believes that digital technology can be integrated into all aspects of life.
The fourth strategy is demographic management. He believes that P4 (people, public, private partnership) will be the primary strategy. Demographic management plays a significant role in achieving the targets. Noting that India has a larger working population than a dependent population, the former Chief Minister pointed out that the earning population in the age group of 15 to 59 is rapidly declining, especially in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, while the population in the same age group is increasing in states like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
Presenting statistics on the median age and elderly population of various countries and states in India, Chandrababu mentioned that the country should learn from the demographic challenges faced by Europe, Japan, and the United States. He strongly feels that India should manage its population to maintain the demographic dividend and that this effort should begin immediately, given the country's significant population in the age group of 20-25.
Naidu emphasised that each family should be empowered to access the best available opportunities. Each family's capital and vision should be assessed using technology, based on which short-term, medium-term, and long-term action plans can be formulated. In addition to the welfare schemes already in place, government support is necessary, and ultimately, the P-4 strategy will lead to the happiness and well-being of every family, contributing to a poverty-free society, as explained by Naidu.
Finally, about the fifth strategy, Naidu Naidu said the contribution from the Indian diaspora to the nation’s development should go up. He expressed hope that the Indian economy will serve as a global example, benefiting both the country's citizens and the global population. Pointing out that Indians constitute the largest diaspora worldwide, with approximately 1.8 crore individuals, he noted that Non-Resident Indians living in the US are the wealthiest globally.
Chandrababu Naidu believes that Telugu people have a significant advantage, as they can easily move to any location. Therefore, he suggests that India should target a diaspora population of 10 crore, up from the current 1.8 crore. This expansion of the diaspora will lead to increased global investments, and efforts should be directed towards encouraging these individuals to invest back in the country, participate in the P-4 strategy, and support their motherland across all domains.
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